The Defense Systems Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Software Specialist/Engineer to work in our Ridgecrest, Ca. office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping with the AEWTTR mission. In this mission we provide engineering support for design, modification, and maintenance of ground radar and associated devices for the Navy's Aircrew Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. Our organization designs, manufactures, integrates, and provides depot level support for a wide variety of EW threat simulation systems that are part of the training infrastructure that ensures our Navy Aircrews are the most effective. As our next Junior Software Specialist/Engineer you will join a diverse team of junior‑to‑senior software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation. The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers. Primary Responsibilities Work closely with a team of engineers and scientists using primarily C++ and Python to solve problems in a variety of disciplines. Possess intermediate ability in C++ and Python and show interest in working on multiple programs and projects. Apply object‑oriented design skills and create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and have familiarity with software development for both Windows and Linux operating systems. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with 2+ years of relevant software development experience. Additional education, experience or training will be considered in lieu of degree. Information systems design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: programming, PC application analysis, software development. DoD Secret security clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required) Intermediate ability with C++/Python and experience using version control systems such as Git. Ability and willingness to work onsite in Ridgecrest, California. Pay Range: $69,550.00 – $125,725.00. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr